The Chinese word “发” has multiple meanings depending on the context it is used in. One of its most common meanings is “to send out” or “to emit”, which can refer to things like light, sound, or heat. It can also mean “to publish” or “to release”, such as in the context of a book or movie. Additionally, “发” can be used as a verb to mean “to grow” or “to develop”, as in the phrase “发展”, which means “development”. Overall, “发” is a versatile word with many different uses in Chinese.
Translation
Verb: to send out, to issue, to develop
Measure Word: for gunshots
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 他发了一条微信 | tā fā le yī tiáo wēixìn | He sent a WeChat message |
| 她发现了自己的错误 | tā fāxiàn le zìjǐ de cuòwù | She discovered her mistake |
| 昨天晚上我发了一个奇怪的梦 | zuótiān wǎnshàng wǒ fā le yī gè qíguài de mèng | Last night I had a strange dream |
| 这个公司发展很快 | zhège gōngsī fāzhǎn hěn kuài | This company is developing very quickly |
| 他发了一张照片给我 | tā fā le yī zhāng zhàopiàn gěi wǒ | He sent me a photo |
| 她发誓要保护自己的家人 | tā fāshì yào bǎohù zìjǐ de jiārén | She vowed to protect her family |
| 我们发现了一家新的餐厅 | wǒmen fāxiàn le yī jiā xīn de cāntīng | We found a new restaurant |
| 他发了一个长长的微博 | tā fā le yī gè cháng cháng de wēibó | He posted a long Weibo |
HSK
发 is part of HSK Level 4 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 2.
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